Philippa Gregory is the author of many New York Times bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl, and is a recognized authority on women's history. Many of her works have been adapted for the screen including The Other Boleyn Girl. She graduated from the University of Sussex and received a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, where she is a Regent. She holds honorary degrees from Teesside University and the University of Sussex. She is a fellow of the Universities of Sussex and Cardiff and was awarded the 2016 Harrogate Festival Award for Contribution to Historical Fiction. She is an honorary research fellow at Birkbeck, University of London. She founded Gardens for the Gambia, a charity to dig wells in poor rural schools in The Gambia, and has provided nearly 200 wells. She welcomes visitors to her website PhilippaGregory.com.

"The best writers of historical fiction imbue the past with the rich tapestry of life and depth, and Gregory is surely counted among their number. . . .A worthy addition to this fascinating series, once again distinguished by excellent characterization, thorough research, and a deft touch with the written word." -"Library Journal"

"Confident, colorful, convincing, and full of conflict, betrayal, and political maneuvering." --"Publishers Weekly"

"Sexy...scandalous...smart." -"Redbook"

"Gregory is a consummate historical author." -"Historical Novels Review"

"The ethereal magic threaded throughout the story. . . .contrasts nicely with the power politics." -"Booklist"

"The suspenseful pace never flags." -"Kirkus"

"The best yet, a lively tale of witchcraft and romance set amid civil wars in England and France." -Associated Press

"This rip-roarer possesses the same intimate imaginative texture of Gregory's classic "The Other Boleyn Girl". . . . It's about love, power and human weakness." --USAToday.com

"The best yet, a lively tale . . . set amid civil wars in England and France." -Associated Press

"Gregory returns with another sister act. The result: her best novel in years."

"Gregory delivers another vivid and satisfying novel of court intrigue, revenge, and superstition. Gregory's many fans as well as readers who enjoy lush, evocative writing, vividly drawn characters, and fascinating history told from a woman's point of view will love her latest work."

"Gregory is one of historical fiction's superstars, and "The Kingmaker's Daughter" shows why . . . providing intelligent escape, a trip through time to a dangerous past."

"Wielding magic again in her latest War of the Roses novel ... Gregory demonstrates the passion and skill that has made her the queen of English historical fiction....Gregory portrays spirited women at odds with powerful men, endowing distant historical events with drama, and figures long dead or invented with real-life flaws and grand emotions. She makes history ... come alive for readers."

Publisher: Atria Books

Pub date: 2012-04-03

Length: 480 pages